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AF53 ZXC

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,989 mi
Last recorded139,989 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 139,989 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 139,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 133,732 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 133,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 124,841 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,438 miles

Front tyres worn on outter edges and perished

Fail 27 Jun 2017 114,430 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn on outter edges and perished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 103,264 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 103,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,374 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

Fail 9 Jul 2014 93,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 85,460 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,754 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perrished.

front brake pads getting low.

front exhaust flange fixing corroded and weak.

n/s/f tyre perrished.

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm stabiliser bushes perrished.

rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,993 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

both front suspension drop link bushes cracking.

both rear tyres getting low.

both rear tyres perrished.

o/s door mirror dammaged but secure.

small chip in centre of screen.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 74,993 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front suspension drop link bushes cracking.

both rear tyres getting low.

both rear tyres perrished.

o/s door mirror dammaged but secure.

small chip in centre of screen.

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,362 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,325 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,919 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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AF53 ZXC is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 67,953 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 ZXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 ZXC registered?

AF53 ZXC is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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